Perfectionism in schools: A systematic review of group intervention programs

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Campeau G, Yale-Soulière G, Gauthier C, Turgeon L. (2023). Perfectionism in schools: A systematic review of group intervention programs. Psychologie canadienne, 64(2), 118–131.

Abstract

Perfectionism is increasingly a major issue in the school environment at all levels: high school, college, and university. It is associated with an increased risk of developing psychological health problems. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to paint a picture of the interventions developed to reduce perfectionism in the school environment. A literature survey was conducted among various bibliographic databases (APA PsycInfo, Medline, ERIC, and Google Scholar). The analysis of the studies listed shows that interventions based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effectively reduce perfectionism. The article concludes with recommendations for improving the implementation of perfectionism prevention programs in schools.

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